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December, 2014 Issue Page | 1 Volume No. 8: Issue No. 20 Yreka Volume No. 8, Issue No. 9 Gilroy
Eric Beebe, Dani Beebe and Jacki "Cookie" Simpson
Beebe of Anthem, Arizona. All three are California
natives. Cookie is a graduate of California State
University, Sacramento, and she earned a teaching
credential at California State University, Long Beach.
Eric is in high school and Dani is in middle school.
Those with Yreka,
California Service.
Prior to our pause in the "north-bound
sequence" to visit Oroville City Manager Randy
Murphy, we had arrived in the City of Redding
from our stops in Corning and Anderson.
Redding is where my second-cousin Tammy
Jaramillo-Martinelli and her family live. So now,
heading north from Redding, we stop in the
historic City of Yreka. Yreka is 21 miles south of
the Oregon border.
Yreka is the county seat of Siskiyou County,
located in the Shasta Valley at an elevation of
2,500 feet above sea level. It has a current
population of about 7,290. The city is 42 mile
south of Medford, Oregon, and 227 miles north
of Sacramento.
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City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 2 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Trackdown Posse Roster: Gregory Korduner, Retired City Manager
Howard Chambers, Lakewood Mike Egan, Norwalk
Lyle Defenbaugh, CalTrust Ernie Garcia, Retired Norwalk City Manager
Joe Tanner, Retired City Manager Dave Carmany, La Puente
Ken Bayless, Retired, Greater L.A. Vector Control District Kevin O’Rourke, KOLGS/PARS
Richard Ramirez, Retired City Manager, American Canyon Vern Lawson, Lancaster
Don Penman, Retired City Manager, Arcadia Anthony Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
Ernesto Marquez, Hawaiian Gardens Gary K. & Mary Jo Sloan, Retired La Mirada City Manager
Andy Takata, Retired City Manager Marcia Raines, Millbrae
Anthony R. Ybarra, South El Monte Arthur C. Simonian, Retired City Manager Ken Caresio, Retired Duarte City Manager
Wade McKinney, Indian Wells CM & President of CCMF Doug LaBelle, Retired Chino Hills City Manager
John Keisler, Long Beach Sam Olivito, California Contract Cities Association
Jack Lam, Retired Rancho Cucamonga City Manager Larry F. Pennell, Retired Wasco City Manager
Gary Chicots, Retired City Manager Fred Latham, Retired Santa Fe Springs City Manager
Anthony Lopez, Retired City Manager Dr. Bill Mathis, Mathis Group
City of Cerritos Roy Pederson, ICMA Past-President
Bruce Williams, Retired City Manager Troy Butzlaff, Placentia
Rod Foster, Laguna Niguel Dale Geldert, Retired CDF Director
Rita Geldert, Retired Vista City Manager Gene Rogers, Moreno Valley Retired City Manager
Chuck Robinson, Deputy City Manager, Tustin Gary Milliman, Brookings, Oregon John Gillison, Rancho Cucamonga
Laura Behjan, Retired CM, Simi Valley Doug Dunlap, Retired City Manager, Pomona
Richard Rowe, Retired City Manager Robert Dickey, Former CM & retired DPW, South Gate
Randy Bomgaars, Bellflower, Past CCCA President Marshall Linn, Urban Futures, Founder & Chairman
Jeff Mathieu, Big Bear Lake City Manager Clay Curtin, Menlo Park
Jim Lewis, Pismo Beach City Manager Kevin Duggan, ICMA & retired City Manager
David Jinkens, Retired City Manager Charles G. "Guy" Huffaker, Retired City Manager
Judie & Mike Sedell, Retired Simi Valley City Manager Rod B. Butler, Upland City Manager
Ray Harris, Retired Public Official Jason Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
Philip Vince, Point Arena City Manager Paul Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
http://www.tripepismith.com/
Ryder Smith and Tripepi Smith & Associates field a
professional team that brings a strong background
in pursuit of new and innovative approaches and
skills in marketing, technology and public affairs.
Those with Yreka,
California Service.
The City of Yreka was
settled in 1851 and
incorporation proceedings
were completed on April
21, 1857. The people
arrived during the gold
rush of the late 1840s and 1850s. The story is that
while traveling along the Siskiyou Trail from
southern Oregon in March, 1851, Abraham
Thompson, a mule train packer, discovered
gold near Rocky Gulch. By April, 1851, 2,000
miners had arrived in "Thompson's Dry Diggins"
to test their luck, and by June, 1851, a gold rush
"boomtown" of tents, shanties and a few rough
cabins had sprung up. Several name changes
occurred until the little city was finally called
"Yreka." One story is that the name comes
from the Shasta Indian language for which
Mount Shasta is named. The word means "north
mountain" or "white mountain."
"Don't gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is
better than silver or gold."
--Bob Marley
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 3 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Those with Yreka,
California Service.
Another story is that through an accident, a
bakeshop had a canvas sign that had not yet
been put up, but was painted and stretched to
dry in the sun in such a way that the word
"BAKERY," all but the "B," showed through and
was reversed. A stranger read it wrong end first,
YREKA, and supposed that the name of the
camp, or settlement was that: "YREKA." Those
in the settlement were satisfied with the name,
and adopted it.
Reportedly, the original Yreka Bakery was
founded in 1856 by Frederick Deng. The
palindrome was recognized early on and
advertised, "Spell Yreka Bakery backwards and
you will know where to get a good loaf of
bread." An ad in the Yreka Semi-Weekly Journal
used that line o n May 23, 1863 and states that
twelve loaves sold for $1.
On the third Thursday of each November, the American Cancer
Society promotes the Great American Smokeout by encouraging
smokers to use that date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in
advance and quit smoking on that day. By quitting — even for
one day — smokers will be taking an important step towards a
healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk.
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2014
Come out and see the artistry of retired Assistant City Manager
Sandy Groves!
http://www.hdlcompanies.com/
Founded in 1983 by former Finance Director and City
Managers Robert Hinderliter, who championed legislation
allowing independent verification of State Board of
Equalization sales tax records. The firm expanded and
improved with the help of the partnership of former City
Manager Lloyd de Llamas. Andy Nickerson is President.
California's drought touches places far and wide.
This is the Sacramento Airport. Notice that the once
green landscape is dirt brown.
Eventually the Yreka Bakery moved to its long-
time location on West Miner Street where it
operated under several ownerships until it
closed in 1965. The historic building, the Brown-
Nickell-Authenrieth Building, currently houses a
restaurant.
http://www.nwfg.com/
Newcomb Williams Financial Group (NWFG) is a
woman-owned investment banking firm providing
underwriting and financial advisory services to
public agencies, including school districts, and
non-profit corporations. Contact Pam Newcomb,
Janees Williams or Beth Fawcett for inquiries.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 4 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Those with Yreka,
California Service.
Prior to 1970, the City's water sources included
a number of wells and reservoirs. The
Greenhorn Dam and Reservoir was a major
source of water to the City, but the quantity of
water available during drought conditions was
questionable.
As the City grew, droughts and water shortages
began to have greater impacts, and there
were critical water shortages during the
summers of 1944, 1955, 1957, 1959, and 1966. In
1966, the City commissioned a feasibility study
to find alternative water sources. The report
recommended that the City install a water line
from a location about 23 miles northeast of the
City. Construction of the 24-inch pipeline was
completed in 1968, giving the City a safe
reliable water supply.
www.brandywinedev.com
Former Artesia City Manager Jim Barisic founded
Brandywine with a business plan to revitalize established
neighborhoods and convert existing underutilized space
into needed housing. Now selling The Orchards single
family homes in La Mirada. Coming soon are the
Covington in Yorba Linda; Seabright in Costa Mesa; Griffin
in Arcadia; Brighton in Torrance and Sunstone in Norwalk.
Fran Mancia of MuniService, and Francesca Fuentes
of Willdan at a city event. Fran and Francesca are
active in various city government groups.
http://www.nortonrosefulbright.com
In June 2013, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. joined forces with
Norton Rose as Norton Rose Fulbright. Super Lawyers 2014
lists11-firm lawyers as being among the top lawyers in
Southern California; five others are listed as "rising stars."
Yreka is known as the city where "History Lives
On." The gold-mining era is commemorated in
Yreka with a gold museum, as well as with a
remnant of a former silver mining operation in
Greenhorn Park. The Yreka Union High School
District sports mascot is a gold miner. School
colors are red and gold. Yreka High School was
the first high school in the county, founded in
1894. It currently has eleven feeder districts
which serve an approximately 1,200 square
miles of area.
http://www.gonsalvi.com
Anthony D. Gonsalves serves as a member of the
CCMF Board of Directors. Anthony, Jason Gonsalves
and Paul Gonsalves are expert municipal lobbyists.
http://muniservices.com/
Founded in 1978, MuniServices, LLC, helps cities
preserve, enhance and manage their revenue
base. MuniServices' Fran Mancia is a member of the
CCMF Board of Directors.
"Everything has its limit - iron ore cannot be
educated into gold." --Mark Twain
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 5 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Cristina Shore and Kelli Lofing of the California
Contract Cities Association staff. Give them a call
for information about the Association's annual
Legislative Orientation Program in Sacramento.
Telephone No. 562-633-5533
Those with Yreka,
California Service.
In December, 1941 Yreka was named the new
Capital of the State of Jefferson. Counties from
southern Oregon and Northern California
wanted to secede from their respective states
and form a new 49th State. San Francisco
Examiner writer Stanton Delaplane received the
Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of Yreka and the
State of Jefferson in 1942. Though, of course,
not an actual State, the State of Jefferson has
existed as a state of mind for many citizens
within the northern California and southern
Oregon area for more than 155-years. The first
recorded news on the area seeking
independence was reported in the New York
Daily Times in January, 1855. Recent efforts are
no surprise to those who know the area.
http://www.stifel.com/
Stifel is ready to serve public agency financial
needs. Stifel's Stephen Heaney, Managing Director,
Public Finance is a former member of the CCMF
Board, and serves on the Board of Advisors for the
USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.
www.englanderpr.com
Harvey Englander is a graduate of UCLA, and is a
member of the Board of the UCLA School of Public Policy.
Matt Knabe serves on the LAEDC Board of Governors, and
as President of the Paramount Education Project, among
other service assignments. Matt is a graduate of
Pepperdine University. Marcus A. Allen earned a BA from
UCLA and a Masters in Public Policy Studies from the
University of Chicago. He is a former Deputy Chief of Staff
in the Office of former Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa.
Colantuono, Highsmith
& Whatley, PC
www.chwlaw.us
Expert Public Agency Legal Services.
http://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/
Executive Recruitment: Through many years of
experience, Bob Murray and his associates have created
an ideal recruitment process. Bob served as the Olympia,
Washington City Manager (1982-1985).
Oil rig off the coast by Huntington Beach.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 6 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Those with Yreka,
California Service.
Steven W. Baker is the current Yreka City
Manager. Steve served as the City Manager in
Suisun City between 1998 and 2004. He served
as the Suisun City Assistant City Manager
between 1995 and 1998. Steve joined the
Suisun City staff in the Community
Development Department in 1988. He was
appointed to the Yreka post in February, 2010.
He served as the Oakdale City Manager from
2004 to 2006, and he also served in special
assignment positions with the Cities of Tracy
and Lodi from 2006 to 2009. It was 2006 when
Steve served as an Interim Department Head in
Lodi with then-City Manager Blair King. Steve
earned a BA in political science from the
University of California, Davis and an MPA from
California State University, Hayward.
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http://www.willdan.com/financial/
Mark Risco, President & CEO
Chris Fisher, Financial Consulting Vice President
Willdan Financial Services
27368 Via Industria, Suite 110
Temecula, California 92590
951.587.3500 | 800.755.6864
Fax 951.587.3510 | 888.326.6864
"I believe in the Golden Rule - The Man with the
Gold... Rules." --Mr. T
http://www.ocsec.com/
O’Connor & Company Securities, Inc. is a full service
broker-dealer headquartered in Newport Beach . Former
Duarte City Manager J. Kenneth Caresio is a Managing
Director for the firm.
http://www.kosmont.com/
Kosmont Companies, founded in 1986 by former
City Manager Larry J. Kosmont, is a nationally
recognized real estate, financial advisory and
economic development services firm.
865 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 3500 | Los Angeles, CA 90017
Main: 213.417.3300I Fax 213-417-3311
http://www.rwglaw.com/
RW&G is committed to excellence in the legal
profession and to solving the problems of business
and the public sector with the highest quality legal
services in a cost-effective manner. Roxanne Diaz is
among the City Attorneys on the RW&G staff.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 7 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
http://www.urbanfuturesinc.com/
Marshall Linn founded Urban Futures, Inc. in 1972.
President Michael P. Busch joined Urban Futures in 2007.
James Lee recently joined the firm as a Principal with
expertise in public utility financing.
Those with Yreka,
California Service.
M. Dale Shaddox was appointed to the Yreka
City Manager position in July, 1996. Dale
began his city government career in 1975 as an
Administrative Assistant in Buena Park. In
October, 1979 Dale moved north to work as an
Administrative Assistant in Chico. In 1985 he
became the Chico Community Service
Assistant, and in 1993 his was appointed
General Services Director. In September, 1995
Dale was appointed Assistant City Manager in
Yreka, and served in that post until he was
appointed City Manager in 1996. Dale
became the Cotati City Manager in Sonoma
County in May, 2000. He then served as the
Hollister City Manager starting in 2003, and
worked there until 2004. He then moved to
Eagle Point, Oregon. Dale retired from full-time
public service in 2004. Since then he has
worked for several Oregon cities as Interim City
Manager, including: Brookings, Newport,
Phoenix, Shady Cove, Talent, Myrtle Creek, and
Gold Hill. Following his 2004 retirement he
registered as an Interim Manager with the
League of Oregon Cities. Dale earned an AS
degree from Cypress Community College, a BA
from California State University, Fullerton, and
an MPA from California State University, Chico.
Dale was the recipient of a 30-year ICMA
Service Award in 2006.
Mt. Konocti in Lake County, California
http://www.hrgreen.com/index.aspx
For engineering and planning services contact HR Green's
George Wentz or Roy Stephenson, Manager - Local
Government Services at: 951.212.6927
Established in 2011
Former City Manager Bill Kelly, President
1440 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 900
Fullerton, California 91835
http://ka-mg.com/
http://caltrust.org/
Contact Lyle Defenbaugh or Erin Carthen about
CalTRUST investment opportunities for cities. Top
investment return and liquid deposits.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 8 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Those with Yreka,
California Service.
ICMA's old directory books note that James L.
Dillon was appointed to the Yreka City
Manager position in 1970. The ICMA directory
shows that James was not an ICMA member. It
lists James as serving as the Yreka City
Manager until the appointment of Dale
Shaddox in 1996. The 1996-1997 ICMA Who's
Who book lists James L. Dillon as the Yreka City
Manager. The 1997-1998 book lists Dale
Shaddox. Jim was born March 30, 1929 and
passed away on June 15, 2000 at the age of
71. We found a mention that Jim served as the
Yreka Acting Planning Director in 1997. He
attended classes at the University of California,
Berkeley.
Wfis.wellsfargo.com
Senior Vice President Gary Delaney has developed
sophisticated employee benefit insurance programs
for public entities for more than 30-years. Wells
Fargo Insurance, as one of the largest insurance
brokerages in the world, helps agencies design
innovative benefits solutions and more effectively
navigate the complex world of healthcare reform.
California Contract Cities Association
Sacramento Legislative Orientation Tour
January 11 - 13, 2015
Sacramento Sheraton Grand
For Information Contact the California Contract
Cities Association staff at 562-622-5533.
Executive Director Sam Olivito
Deputy Executive Director Paul Philips
www.contractcities.org
Willdan Enineering's Bill Pagett at the NASCAR race
at Homestead, Florida in driver Brendan Gaughan’s
pit. Brendan is a USC fan like Bill.
Yreka is the county seat in Siskiyou
County, California. Tom A. Odom is
the County Administrator for
Siskiyou County. In 1982 Tom served
as the Urban Development Director
in Monroe, Louisiana. He moved to the
Planning Director position in Camp Verde,
Arizona in 1985, and became the Director of
Commerce & Economic Development in
Coolidge, Arizona in 1989. Tom was appointed
Assistant City Manager in Surprise, Arizona in
1992. In 1994 Tom came to California to serve
as the City Manager of Greenfield. He left there
in 1998 when he accepted the appointment to
serve as the City Manager in Grover Beach. In
2001 Tom was selected to be the City Manager
in Lomita and he served there until November,
2009. Tom worked as the Rancho Palos Verdes
Public Works Director from 2009 until June, 2012
when he was appointed to the Chief
Administrative Officer post in Siskiyou County.
Tom earned a BA in government from the
University of Louisiana at Monroe. In 2008 Tom
received a 25-year ICMA Service Award.
Low water at
Clear Lake,
Please
practice
water
conservation!
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 9 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Those with Yreka,
California Service.
We did not have much luck in our search for
information about members of the Yreka city
administrative staff, but we did find bits and
pieces, here and there.
Brian Meek served as Yreka City
Manager between 2002 and 2010.
Brian was born and raised in Yreka.
He attended the University of
California, Davis before graduating
from the University of Washington in 1971. In
1975 Brian went to work in Yreka as a CETA
employee starting out on a street paving crew,
water/sewer system repair crew, and as a
water meter reader. The story goes that upon
hearing that the City Building Inspector was
planning to retire, Brian earned his building
inspector certification through a home-study
course. He applied for the building inspector
job when it opened, and served as the Yreka
City Building Inspector for a dozen years. Brian
served a number of years on the Montague,
California City Council, and then applied for
the Yreka City Manager post. He is listed as the
Montague Mayor in the 2004 State Planning
Directory. Brian retired as the Yreka City
Manager on January 18, 2010. Brian serves of
the Board of the Shasta Regional Community
Foundation, which is a tax-exempt charitable
organization working to improve the quality of
life for the people of Shasta and Siskiyou
Counties. The Foundation was founded in 2000.
Elizabeth Casson, 55, is the current Yreka City
Clerk, Assistant City Manager and Planning
Director. She was appointed City Clerk in
March, 1989; more than 25-years ago. Liz is
listed as a member of the City Clerks
Association of California. Liz was named the
Yreka Employee of the Year in March, 2000.
This is a postcard picture of the Siskiyou County Gold
Display from 1947. This collection was displayed at
the 1939 World's Fair in San Francisco on Treasure
Island where John W. Simpson and Frances Y. Muns
met. They were later married and became my
parents. This display was intended to inform the
world that gold is a big deal in Siskiyou County. It is
said that this is the only display of its kind.
Mary Frances McHugh served as the Yreka City
Attorney for 10-years. She resigned when she
was appointed to serve as the Siskiyou County
Superior Court Executive Officer. Her last day as
Yreka City Attorney was December 7, 2012.
No make-up here; just
natural beauty!
Kellee Simpson Hearther
and her daughter
Katie Hearther,
Miss Teen Coronado.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 10 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
http://www.parsinfo.org/
Mitch Barker, PARS, Executive Vice President
City Manager Kevin O'Rourke serves as a Senior
Consultant for PARS. Kevin is a Past President of the
City Managers Department of the League of
California Cities, and a past ICMA Regional VP.
www.ICFAuthority.org
Call them at 877-906-0941. ICFA can provide
homebuyers in member cities with down payment and/or
closing cost assistance with ICFA’s Advantage Down
Payment Assistance Program. Founded in 1988, ICFA
has grown to 74 member cities.
www.keenan.com
Founded by the late John Keenan in 1972; Keenan is an
industry leader in insurance, employee benefits and
financial solutions for public agencies. Executive Vice
President Steve Gedestad is a Member of the California
City Management Foundation (CCMF) Board. Contact
Valentina Tripepi Shoop (951-715-0190) for investigation
services and background checks by the Regency Claims
Service Keenan Division.
Those with Yreka,
California Service.
Dohn Henion is the currently Yreka City
Attorney. Dohn lives in Crescent City, where he
has more than 18-years as the City Attorney of
Crescent City, and as the Del Norte County
Counsel. Dohn is a member of the Public Law,
Environmental and Real Property sections of
the California State Bar.
Steve Neill, P.E. retired in September, 2014 as
the Yreka Director of Public Works. Steve served
as the Director for 16-years. He grew up in
Yreka. He earned a civil engineering degree
from Oregon State University. He worked in
Medford, Oregon for 6-years and then spent
14-years with the City of Fresno. He joined the
Yreka staff as the Director of Public Works in
1998.
Rhetta Hogan, Finance Director & City
Treasurer;
Mark Schmitt, former the Yreka Building Official,
retired at the end of July, 2014;
Brian Bowles, Chief of Police; Dave Smith,
Building Inspector; Rob Taylor, Water Manager;
Bernard Pollard, Fire Chief in the 1930s; Charles
Doggett, Chief of Police in the 1930s; R.C.
Collier was the Police Judge in the 1930s; U.F.
Brown was the City Clerk in the 1930s; and
former Chamber of Commerce Executive
Director Jill Harris, who currently works for the
Shasta Regional Community Foundation.
We apologize to all those who should be
acknowledge but we did not find, or who we
were unable to find any appreciable
information. We hope that our apologies are
accepted. Our best wishes go out to those
who serve and those who have served the City
of Yreka. Best Trackdown wishes to all!
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 11 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Kelly Associates Management Group
1440 N. Harbor Boulevard, Suite 900
Fullerton, California 91835
http://ka-mg.com/
Telephone: Office (714) 449-8432
Bill Kelly, Cell Phone: (714) 837-7502
Christine E. Kelly, Cell Phone: (714) 681-0416
Francis M. Delach, Cell Phone: (626) 388-5882
Robert M. Zur Schmiede, Cell Phone: (949) 290-9719
Rick Warsinski, Cell Phone: (562) 458-9699
David A. Gruchow, Cell Phone: (714) 833-0961
Bridget Healy, Cell Phone: (909) 621-3131
David H. Hinig, Cell Phone: (909) 618-5609
Susan Jones, Cell Phone: (949) 246-2997
William R. Kelly
Email: [email protected]
Kelly Associates Management Group was
founded by veteran retired City Manager
William R. Kelly in 2011 to give public sector
professionals the help they need to craft
unique, creative solutions to address issues and
problems confronting their communities. The
KAMG team has proven its effectiveness in
helping clients size up the environment,
determine stakeholders, identify the landmines,
figure out the best courses of action, and
develop sound implementation strategies.
KAMG is a California Limited Liability Company
which operates out of its corporate office in
Fullerton, California and services local
government and non-profit clients throughout
the State.
The KAMG team has experience helping public
sector clients in the following specialty areas:
1. Economic Development
2. Organizational Development and
Improvement
3. Team Building
4. Law Enforcement Management
5. Park Planning and Leisure Service
Management
6. Finance and Budgeting
7. Human Resources
8. Community Development and City
Planning
9. Public Information/Community Outreach
William R. Kelly has a long history of professional
service to California municipalities, and local
governments in general. In addition to holding
positions with various jurisdictions, Bill has been
active in the training and educational process for
public managers and leaders of the future. He is a
participant in the Cal-ICMA coaching program, and
he has worked with the USC Sol Price School of
Public Policy, Planning and Development. He is a
member of the USC Athenian Society, the school's
premiere donor group.
The first class of graduates from the USC City/County
Management Fellowship program received their diplomas
in May, 2009. The USC program was recognized with an
award from the public administration community.
William R. Kelly USC MPA '74, left, with Carl Alameda USC
MPA '05, MPL '06, Past-President of the American Society
of Public Administration (ASPA) Los Angeles Metro
Chapter. Carl is also a Past-President of MMASC and
serves on the La Cañada Flintridge city staff.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 12 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Picking Up the Pieces: We erred!
Can you believe it! Anyone who
knows us knows that this is entirely
possible...often! Point Arena is not a
new city. In fact it was
incorporated in 1908. However, the city recently
adopted the Council-Manager plan and appointed
former Eureka City Manager David Tyson as the first
City Manager in an "interim" capacity. Phil Vince is
their first full-fledged City Manager. Thank you to
Russ Leavitt of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District for catching our goof. Garden Grove City
Manager Matthew J. Fertal has announced his
resignation effective December 31. Matt has served
as the Garden Grove City Manager since April,
2004. Nick Wells was appointed to serve as the
Holtville City Manager in September, 2014. Prior to
that, he was the Holtville Finance Manager for a
little more than three years. Before joining the
Holtville staff, Nick worked with a planning and
engineering firm in El Centro. Nick attended Holtville
schools from Finley Elementary through graduation
from Holtville High School in 1986. He then earned a
BA from California State University, Fresno. Arroyo
Grande Administrative Services Director Deborah
Malicoat has been designated Acting City Manager
until an Interim City Manager can be named in the
wake of City Manager Steve Adams' resignation.
Debbie joined the Arroyo Grande staff in May, 2013.
Prior to that she worked for the City of San Luis
Obispo; first as the Finance Manager (2007-2012)
and then as the Utilities Business Manager (2012-
2013). Retired City Manager Bruce A. Altman
currently lives in Palm Desert, where he served as
City Manager from 1983 until 1995. John Wohlmuth is
the current Palm Desert City Manager. Bruce also
served as the City Manager in Simi Valley (1970-
1974), Brisbane (1968-1970), and Newark (1965-
1968). Bruce earned a BS from Arizona State
University. He was the recipient of a 30-year ICMA
Service Award in 1994. Desert Hot Springs appointed
Joe Tanner Jr. to serve as its' Administrative Services
Director in October, 2014. Joe is responsible for
human resources, risk management, employee
relations, information technology, finances and
fiscal operations. He reports to City Manager Martin
Magaña. Joe previously served as the Interim City
Manager in Rio Vista, California.
Cheri Ann Haggerty Lawrence, 35,
Big Bear Lake City Clerk & Director
of Intergovernmental and
Community Relations, and wife of
the City Public Works Director
David Lawrence, and their
newborn son tragically died on Tuesday evening,
November 25, 2014. Cheri collapsed in her City Hall
office and ...She was appointed City Clerk in
January, 2014. Cheri jointed the Big Bear Lake staff
in November, 2005 as the city's Public Information
Officer. She earned her International Institute of
Municipal Clerks, Certified Municipal Clerk ranking in
December, 2013. She previously worked for Riverside
Transit Agency and the Orange County Rescue
Mission, Inc. She earned a BA in Communications
from California State University, Fullerton and an MA
in organizational leadership from Chapman
University. Sincere Trackdown condolences to
Cheri's family, friends and the City of Big Bear Lake.
Manhattan Beach Community Development
Director Marisa Lundstedt is the former City Planner
for the City of Oceanside. Marisa also previously
worked at the Principal Planner in Chula Vista. She
is replacing Director Richard Thompson, who is
retiring. Manhattan Beach City Manager Mark
Danaj made her selection as she has strong
experience in both the private and public sectors.
In her private time Marisa enjoys running and
cycling. Alexander P. Meyerhoff is the new
Community Development Director for the City of
Desert Hot Springs. He served as the City Manager
of Holtville between July, 2011 and September,
2014. He was the Principal Planner in Palm Springs
between 2001 and 2005; and he served as the
Community Development Director in Twentynine
Palms from 2005 to 2008. He earned a Master of Arts
in Urban Planning from the University of
California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Former
Alameda City Manager Debra Kurita served
as an Interim Deputy City Manager in Santa Ana
between April, 2013 and October, 2013. Debra
began her career as an Administrative Intern in Los
Angeles in 1979. She earned a BA from the University
of California, Davis and an MPA from the University
of Southern California (USC). She celebrated a
birthday on November 30. Debi is married to former
City Manager Keene Wilson. A Trackdown Happy
Birthday. Yreka approved surveillance cameras for
high crime area. Retired Lakeport City Manager
Randy L. Johnsen is listed on the "Banjo Hangout"
web page. His primary instruments are guitar, bass
and he is working on learning the dobro.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 13 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
More Pieces Picked Up: Gridley Chief
of Police Dean Price has been
appointed City Administrator, and will
serve in both posts until a new City Administrator is
recruited. City Administrator Rob Hickey served in
the City of Gridley position from September, 2008
until this month (November, 2014) when he was
dismissed without cause. Snohomish, Washington
City Manager Larry J. Bauman served as the Public
Information Officer in the City of Oceanside,
California from 1988 until 1995. He was the Shoreline,
Washington Assistant City Manager from 1996 to
2002. Riverside Assistant City Manager Belinda
Graham is among the four finalists for the City
Manager appointment in Puyallup, Washington.
She was previously a finalist for the Bellevue,
Washington City Manager post. Riverside has a
population of 310,000. She has served as ACM there
for the past 6-years. Prior to joining the Riverside
staff, Belinda worked for the County of Riverside for
9-years, including as Assistant Director of the
Economic Development Agency. Robert E. Smith,
Town Manager in Chino Valley, Arizona, is one of
the final two candidates for the City Manager
position in Marshall, Texas. Robert served as the City
Manager in San Juan Bautista, California between
1998 and 2001. Robert withdrew his application in
Marshall, and the City decided to start over in its'
search for its' next City Manager. The Acting City
Manager is Buzz Snyder. Former Hawaiian Gardens
Administrative Analyst Alma L. Reyes serves as a
Recreation Supervisor in the City of Costa Mesa.
She joined the Costa Mesa staff in January, 2011.
She was appointed to her current post in July, 2014.
Alma earned a BA from California State University,
Fullerton and an MPA from California State
University, Long Beach. Eastvale Interim City
Manager Robert Van Nort has gone on medical
leave, but is expected back in the office on
December 8. Bob appointed Public Information
Officer Michele Nissen to serve as Acting City
Manager in his absence. Former Tracy City Manager
Leon Churchill is currently an associate at
Landcastle Real Estate, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay
Area. Leon joined the Landcastle firm in October,
2014. He served as the Tracy City Manager
between May, 2008 and March, 2014. Leon earned
an MPA from the University of Kansas. Lisa Linnet is
the elected City Clerk for the City of Corning. She
also serves as an Administrative Assistant to the City
Manager. Lisa has been with Corning since August,
2000. She is a member of the City Clerks Association
of California. Arroyo Grande has accepted the
resignation of City Manager Steve Adams effective
immediately, while it the city continues to recruit for
a replacement. San Leandro City Manager Chris
Zapata Jr. began his career in Arizona serving as
the Town Manager in Superior (1991-1993), City
Manager in Eloy (1993-1995), Town Manager in
Superior (1995-1999), Eloy City Manager (1999-2000),
Utilities Director in Glendale, Arizona (2000-2002) and
Deputy City Manager in Glendale (2002-2004). Chris
came to California in 2004 to serve as the City
Manager in National City, and he served in that post
until 2012 when he moved to San Leandro. Banning
Interim City Manager Homer Croy has completed
his assignment, though the city expects to start its
City Manager recruitment over early next year.
Deputy City Manager June Overholt will serve as
Interim City Manager. June served as the Acting
City Manager from January until Homer took office
in April. Homer is only allowed to work 960 hours
during any fiscal year pursuant to CalPERS
retirement rules. Santa Maria Deputy City Manager
Andrew Tse earned an MPA from California State
University, Dominguez Hills. Andrews has previous
experience as a member of the city staffs in
Cypress, Seal Beach and Bell Gardens. He served
as the Administrative Services Manager in Cypress
between September, 2008 and June, 2014. Pamela
Arends-King is the Finance Director in the City of
Tustin. She joined the Tustin staff in January, 2009
after working as the Assistant Director of Finance &
Management Services in Santa Ana. She was the
Director of Administrative Services/Treasurer in the
City of Seal Beach from December, 1999 until
October, 2005. She earned a BS from the University
of Missouri-Saint Louis; completed post graduate
accounting at California State University,
Dominguez Hills; and an MBA from the University of
California, Irvine. Pamela is the President of the
California Society of Municipal Finance Officers
(CSMFO). Former Tracy Administrative Services
Director Jenny Haruyama is the new Assistant City
Manager in Livermore. Jenny joined the Tracy staff
in 2012 as the City's first Administrative Services
Director. Prior to Tracy, Jenny worked for the Town of
Los Gatos for about 12-years, and prior to that she
was a Senior Management Analyst in Rancho
Cucamonga. She will now work with Livermore City
Manager Marc Roberts.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 14 December, 2014 Yreka
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Still More Pieces Picked Up: Former
Bellflower Mayor and Council Member
Randy Bomgaars has returned home from
an extended visit to the hospital. He now
has four stints and is suffering from a post-
polio restrictive lung disease, which requires him to
be on oxygen 24/7. Randy is a Past President of the
California Contract Cities Association. He continues
to serve on the Pathways Volunteer Hospice Board.
We extend Trackdown best wishes for a rapid and
full recovery.
Fran Mancia, Vice President of
Government Relations at
MuniServices Company and at PRA
Government Services, is a Past
President of the League of
California Cities Partner Program.
Fran serves on the Member Board
of Directors for the University of
California, Santa Barbara Alumni
Association. He is a member of the Board of Trustees
for the California City Management Foundation
(CCMF), and he is the current Chair of the California
Contract Cities Association Partners Program. Fran
earned a BA in communications from the University
of California, Santa Barbara and an MBA from the
University of San Francisco.
Retired American Canyon City Manager Richard
Ramirez, who founded Interim Public Management
Services (IPMS) in June, 2011, served as the Interim
City Manager in Auburn from January, to May, 2014.
Rich may be contacted at telephone no. (916) 769-
7598. He started his public management career in
South El Monte in 1975. He served as City Manager
in Lincoln, Paso Robles, Hemet and American
Canyon. Rich earned a BA from Humboldt State
University, where played on the Men's Soccer Team,
and an MPA from the University of Southern
California (USC). Long Beach City Manager Pat West
and City Attorney Charles Parkin have been
instructed to present an Ordinance to the City
Council making it a Municipal Code violation to
own an unaltered dog. The Ordinance will also
prohibit the sale of dogs, cats or rabbits in Long
Beach pet stores unless they were acquired from a
shelter or bred by an authorized breeder. Show
dogs may be exempt. Millbrae Assistant City
Manager Steve Toler previously served as the
Assistant City Manager in Foster City. He joined the
Millbrae staff in June, 2014. He served as the Foster
City Finance Director from January, 2010 to
December, 2011. He was the IT Manager in
Cupertino between 1996 and 1997. Steve earned a
BS from California State University, Hayward, and an
MPA from California State University, East Bay. Dawn
Vincent is a Managing Director at Stifel, Nicolaus &
Company officed in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Dawn has been with the firm since January, 1989.
She earned a BA in history and communications
from Santa Clara University. Jorge Garcia is a Senior
Management Assistant in the City of Santa Ana
starting in February, 2014. He served as the MMASC
Vice President between December, 2013 and
November, 2014. Jorge began his local government
career as a Management Analyst in Villa Park (2008-
2011) and as a Management Analyst in Fountain
Valley (2011-2014). Dunsmuir Interim City Manager
Alan Harvey has resigned unexpectedly. Deputy
City Clerk Julie Iskra was directed to develop
information on alternative ways to solicit a new
temporary City Manager. Historical American West
lawman and gambler Wyatt Earp was born on
March 19, 1848. Much of his reputation as a lawman
was earned in Tombstone, Arizona where the
famous "Gun fight at the O.K. corral" took place.
Wyatt later lived at various locations in California,
including Vidal near the Colorado River. He died in
Los Angeles on January 13, 1929.
City Managers Department Meeting
January 28 - 30, 2015
San Francisco
Registration Closes January 5, 2015 http://www.cacities.org/Education-Events/City-
Managers-Department-Meeting
"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems,
but it will annoy enough people to make it worth
the effort." --Herm Albright
Herm was born January 29, 1876 in Mannheim,
Germany. He was a painter and lithographer. He
settled in San Francisco in 1905. He died on
September 21, 1944.